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AWS Glue enables enhanced Apache Spark capabilities for AWS Lake Formation tables with full table access

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AWS Glue 5.0 now supports enhanced Apache Spark capabilities for AWS Lake Formation tables with full table access, offering new data manipulation features:

  • Enables read and write operations on Lake Formation registered tables
  • Supports DML operations like CREATE, ALTER, DELETE, UPDATE, and MERGE INTO
  • Works with Apache Hive and Iceberg tables within the same Spark application
  • Allows use of advanced Spark features like RDDs, custom libraries, and UDFs
  • Compatible with SageMaker Unified Studio in interactive mode
  • Maintains Lake Formation's table-level security controls

This update removes previous limitations on ETL operations and provides more flexibility for data teams working with Lake Formation tables.



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